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qib·lah
or qib·la (kĭb′lə)n. Islam
The direction of the Kaaba, in Mecca, toward which Muslims face when praying.
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qibla
(ˈkɪblə)n
(Islam) a variant of kiblah
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Noun | 1. | qibla - the direction of the Kaaba toward which Muslims turn for their daily prayers |
2. | Qibla - a small terrorist group of Muslims in South Africa formed in the 1980s; was inspired by Ayatollah Khomeini to create an Islamic state in South Africa act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear Republic of South Africa, South Africa - a republic at the southernmost part of Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1910; first European settlers were Dutch (known as Boers) |
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